Grocery manager vs grocery store manager

The differences between grocery managers and grocery store managers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 4-6 years to become both a grocery manager and a grocery store manager. Additionally, a grocery store manager has an average salary of $50,881, which is higher than the $36,769 average annual salary of a grocery manager.

The top three skills for a grocery manager include basic math, food safety and role model. The most important skills for a grocery store manager are customer service, grocery store, and customer complaints.

Grocery manager vs grocery store manager overview

	Grocery Manager	Grocery Store Manager
Yearly salary	$36,769	$50,881
Hourly rate	$17.68	$24.46
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	357,942	284,766
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 35%	Bachelor's Degree, 37%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	6	6

Grocery manager vs grocery store manager salary

Grocery managers and grocery store managers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Grocery Manager	Grocery Store Manager
Average salary	$36,769	$50,881
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $53,000	Between $35,000 And $73,000
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Differences between grocery manager and grocery store manager education

There are a few differences between a grocery manager and a grocery store manager in terms of educational background:

	Grocery Manager	Grocery Store Manager
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 35%	Bachelor's Degree, 37%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	SUNY College of Technology at Delhi	SUNY College of Technology at Delhi

Grocery manager vs grocery store manager demographics

Here are the differences between grocery managers' and grocery store managers' demographics:

	Grocery Manager	Grocery Store Manager
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 85.2% Female, 14.8%	Male, 75.7% Female, 24.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 6.1% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 15.0% Asian, 6.3% White, 67.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 6.2% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 15.4% Asian, 6.4% White, 67.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	10%	10%

Differences between grocery manager and grocery store manager duties and responsibilities

Grocery manager example responsibilities.

Direct and manage all functions of the dairy department including departmental ordering using an RF system.
Manage dairy levels in store, maintaining inventory levels
Create displays; print and run tags/signs.
Have ran the general merchandise department to insure fully stock by morning.
Break down pallets, rotate stock, discard outdate or damage products.
Oversee general appearance of sales area, backroom and store OSHA conditions and compliance.

Grocery store manager example responsibilities.

Develop and implement operational strategies utilizing less payroll expenses and allot hour usage to accomplish logistical and operational excellence.
Take ownership for full implementation of corporate programs and initiatives on merchandising, payroll management, productivity, and associate morale.
Order groceries and receive delivery trucks and separate all grocery products after receipt of delivery.

Grocery manager vs grocery store manager skills

Common grocery manager skills

Basic Math, 9%
Food Safety, 8%
Role Model, 8%
Wine, 8%
Math, 7%
Cleanliness, 6%

Common grocery store manager skills

Customer Service, 23%
Grocery Store, 17%
Customer Complaints, 7%
Sales Floor, 6%
Merchandise Displays, 6%
Groceries, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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